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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.44, 36,215.84 and 14,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.44, 36,215.84 and 14,306.74 is: 19,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.44 : 36,215.84 = 14,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.44/36,215.84 = 14,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.44x = 36,215.84 × 14,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.44x = 518,130,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,130,551.99/26,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.24

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